Clackmannanshire MSP Keith Brown welcomes NHS improvements

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RECENT improvements in NHS waiting times and the number of operations carried out have been welcomed by an MSP.

Clackmannanshire and Dunblane MSP Keith Brown praised new health data showing progress across Scotland and said the figures reflect well on the broader health system.

Mr Brown said: "The hard work and dedication of those who work in the NHS is utterly fantastic and I applaud each and every one of them.

"The number of operations being carried out continues to grow and waiting times are coming down.

"Those are consistent, month-on-month improvements.

"The SNP Government’s determined focus on delivering improvement in the health service is clearly working."

He also emphasised the government's pledges in the sector.

Mr Brown said the promise of 150,000 additional appointments was fulfilled last year and that National Treatment Centres have already exceeded their activity target for this year.

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